ringer (Meaning)
ringer (n)
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
a person who is almost identical to another
a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
ringer (n.)
One who, or that which, rings; especially, one who rings chimes on bells.
A crowbar.
A horse that is not entitled to take part in a race, but is fraudulently got into it.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ringer
Synonyms:
- operator
- counterfeiter
- misleader
- mountebank
- hoaxer
- fakir
- faker
- charlatan
- quacksalver
- phony
- sharper
- actor
Antonyms:
ringer Sentence Examples
- The phone's loud, continuous ringing was a shrill reminder of its presence.
- The faker was a dead ringer for the celebrity, deceiving the entire audience.
- The bowling ball rolled towards the pins with a resounding ringer.
- The chime of a bicycle bell sounded like a distant ringer, signaling its approach.
- The fire alarm's earsplitting ringer sent shockwaves through the building.
- The boxer was known as "The Ringer" for his ability to deliver knockouts with a single punch.
- The burglar used a fake doorbell ringer to distract the homeowners before breaking in.
- The doorbell's gentle ringer was a welcome sound after a long day.
- The ringing sound from the microwave indicated that dinner was ready.
- The crowd erupted in a roar of approval as the bell rang, signifying the end of the championship match.
FAQs About the word ringer
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation), a person who is almost identical to another, a contestant entered in a competition under fa
sham, impostor, phoney, fraud, pretender, imposter, quack, fake, deceiver, operator
master, maestro, professional, master, virtuoso, maestro, ace, adept, past master, past master
The phone's loud, continuous ringing was a shrill reminder of its presence.
The faker was a dead ringer for the celebrity, deceiving the entire audience.
The bowling ball rolled towards the pins with a resounding ringer.
The chime of a bicycle bell sounded like a distant ringer, signaling its approach.
